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APRIL 2026
April is a fiery month with a lineup of planets in Aries. This is the year of the fire horse, which adds to the fire symbolism. On a practical note, check your smoke alarms, store flammable materials safely, and look for exits when in a crowded space. Fire adds vitality, enthusiasm, and daring to your life. April will not be a calm month.
Uranus enters Gemini on April 25 and acts like a bellows on the flames. He brings excitement, new ideas, and new friends to you.
April 1 – Moon in Libra. Today’s full Moon shines brightly on the new month. It ushers in the religious holidays of miracles and renewal. It’s a time to bring balance into your life patterns, your relationships, and your inner being. You’ll see where you have to set new limits. Have fun being the April fool. Be kind with your pranks.
April 2 – Moon in Libra. Be the peacemaker to those around you. You have the skills to settle disputes and find compromises that make each side happy. You can sign legal documents without hesitation, as long as you read them carefully. Take friends out for a meal or invite them to dinner. It’s an easy day to pay back social obligations.
April 3 – Moon in Scorpio. Remember the images from last night’s dreams. Your imagination is rich and flowing with material from deep inside you. Carve out time for yourself so that you can receive and process the information. It feels better to shield your inner life right now. The desire for stability conflicts with the changes you see in the world.
April 4 – Moon in Scorpio. Trip softly into the non-verbal realm of dreams and fantasies. Loosen your connection to the three-dimensional world and see beyond the veil. It may not seem that you are getting anything done, but you are accomplishing a lot towards greater consciousness. Put the images you see on paper, in music, or in poems.
April 5 – Moon in Scorpio. The Sun and Jupiter stand over the day, asking you to divide your time between the claims of family and of self. Discover your own feeling of what resurrection means. What forgotten part of you can you rebirth today? Show those you love the way towards transformation. Access the power of prayer with a pure heart.
April 6 – Moon in Sagittarius. Throw a wide net as you fish for ways to expand your business and work. Find new opportunities to sell yourself, your work, and your products. Apply for travel and education grants. It’s a great day to give a presentation or to work on your next one. The actions you take today will be in motion for a long time.
April 7 – Moon in Sagittarius. There’s fire in the air, which gives you great vitality. You have plenty of energy to overreach and do more than you usually can. Express your ideas with broad strokes; you can fill in the details on another day. Broaden your horizons in many ways. Do some exploring by traveling new routes on your commute and shopping at different grocery stores. Eat at an ethic restaurant to try different flavors.
April 8 – Moon in Capricorn. Today’s the day to get organized. Confirm your schedule for the month. Write down your goals for the season. You’ll find that you behave differently and are adjusting your routine. That’s a good thing. You’re feeling asked to conform, but you can’t fit into the mold anymore. Hold on to your pioneering spirit.
April 9 – Moon in Capricorn. Mars enters Aries, where he has no limits. He helps you assert yourself and be fearless. He shows you who to champion, and who needs your protection. You feel the conflict between being impulsive and seeing where the boundaries are. Don’t burn any bridges with rash actions, even though you want to. Hold your tongue and protect your head.
April 10 – Moon in Capricorn. Your sense of duty and doing the right thing will probably win over your desire for freedom from responsibility. Think of ways to streamline your schedule so you can have more time to follow your personal agenda. Downsize the extra activities in your day that waste time. A little change is better than no change.
April 11 – Moon in Aquarius. It’s a great day for doing service to your community. Join, or organize, a clean-up committee for parks, playgrounds, streets, and beaches. Plan, or attend, a fundraiser to pay for local needs. Recycle and distribute used electronics. If you work with a group, your efforts will multiply, and you will forget about your problems.
April 12 – Moon in Aquarius. Spend the day traveling in the space inside your head. Be inventive in your thinking. It’s a good day to sit down and write that piece that’s been percolating in your mind. Join an online forum to share ideas. Learn how to do something new with your computer. Create a video you can post on YouTube.
April 13 – Moon in Pisces. Listen, really listen, to the thoughts, feelings, and intimations that come to you in sleep and in daydreams. They can lead you to making today a special day. You are able to find a path to bring the gifts of the material world to your life. Shower affection on your loved ones. Make a dream relationship a reality.
April 14 – Moon in Pisces. Enjoy the laid back, receptive energy of the day. Finish up the work you feel good about. Envision your next projects. Take time to volunteer at a food bank, thrift store, or anywhere your actions make a difference. Float with the musings of your right brain before Mercury ends his journey through Pisces to enter Aries late tonight.
April 15 – Moon in Aries. Life revs up into high gear as the Moon activates the many planets in Aries. You will be extremely productive today, though prone to making mistakes as you move too fast. Don’t send off or post anything until you have a chance to edit. Wear off some extra energy in friendly competition. It’s a day to beat your personal best.
April 16 – Moon in Aries. The Sun and Chiron have their annual meeting to check up on your overall health – physical, mental, and emotional. It’s a good day to start that diet, new exercise routine, and clear the unhealthy foods out of your kitchen. Make good choices about how to heal. Program your mind to create meaningful dreams tonight.
April 17 – Moon in Aries/Taurus. Today’s new Moon is the day to start all the new routines and regimes that you thought about yesterday. Put your plans into action. You are filled with the courage and determination to improve your life. Take a look around your home and workspace to see what is sapping your energy. Discard anything you don’t like.
April 18 – Moon in Taurus. It’s a fertile Moon to help you start your garden. Plant seeds to transplant later. Give your houseplants some love. Get your hands in the soil to absorb Mother Earth’s energy. Shop for groceries at ethnic markets to find new tastes and ingredients to spice up your cooking. Relax by baking cookies. This is the weekend day to chill.
April 19 – Moon in Taurus/Gemini. The Sun enters Taurus at 9:39 pm EDT. It’s the day to finish up any projects that are self-generated and self-promoting. Stand your ground to create strong personal boundaries. You know your limits and need to make others aware of them. Have conversations with the people who stimulate you, not drain you.
April 20 – Moon in Gemini. The keyword for today is communication. You have the skill and agility to say what you mean in words that are sharp and clear. Work on your writing projects, speeches, and work-related documents. Write college essays and fill out application forms. Don’t get bogged down on a boring task. Your mind is too lively and wants to be free.
April 21 – Moon in Gemini/Cancer. Answer emails, texts, and phone calls in the morning. Make notes on what you need to say to whom. You are still active as the day goes on, but your focus changes to matters of home and family. You start to feel more than think as you handle the tasks in front of you. Call Mom for a comforting connection.
April 22 – Moon in Cancer. You have a conflict between daring and caution, part of you wants to take risks and leap before you look, while your inner voice yells stop! that could be dangerous. It will be hard to find the middle ground as you face this dilemma over and over throughout the day. You can relax at night with a good meal and a warm bed.
April 23 – Moon in Cancer/Leo. Spend most of the day making sure you are safe and secure. Stock up on groceries and the items you use every day. Prepare for unexpected events. It’s a lovely evening for romance. Go out and do something unusual with your loved one. Surprise them with a gift of something they’ve wanted for a long time.
April 24 – Moon in Leo. Venus enters Gemini to get things ready to welcome Uranus when he comes to stay tomorrow. Nothing will be as it was. Practice detachment so it’s easy to embrace the changes that come. Let your creative inner child out to play. Express yourself so the world knows who you really are. Love everyone and smile.
April 25 – Moon in Leo. It’s a mighty day. The Sun and Pluto squabble over power issues. The contest is between the old and the new. Avoid arguments, as neither side will win. Uranus moves into Gemini, where he has the space to really shake things up. He givesß you many options and introduces brilliant ideas. His lessons are mental flexibility and staying open to what’s not familiar.
April 26 – Moon in Virgo. Try to put your life back in some sort of order. Stay grounded; it’s best to proceed one step at a time. Catch up on your chores as you see what needs to be fixed and repaired. You have a great amount of common sense and practicality that helps you focus on what’s real and not in your head. Enjoy the simple things of life.
April 27 – Moon in Virgo. You have great focus, so choose something to work on that demands precision. All the little pieces of the task fit together. It may not be your first choice of what you want to do, but it feels good to get the job done. Make doctor, dentist, vet appointments. Make your health a priority. Research nutrition facts so you can adjust your diet.
April 28 – Moon in Libra. The others in your life pull you to give them attention. It’s the perfect day to have a serious talk about your relationship and what works for both of you and what doesn’t. You can make meaningful changes if you are both honest. Contact the people you love who are far away to keep the connection vital.
April 29 – Moon in Libra. It’s a good day to deal with any legal issues, sign contracts, and create official documents. Is your passport and/or ID up to date? Negotiate a compromise for a long-standing point of friction. Plant flowers, buy flowers, and gift them to friends who need a boost today. Support artists by buying a piece of their work.
April 30 – Moon in Libra/Scorpio. Attend to the needs of others in the first part of the day. Then you can turn inwards and withdraw into hermit mode. It will feel good to have no interruptions as you do a bit of self-examination. You want to follow the direction where your gut feelings lead. You don’t want to explain your moods, just want to have time to feel them.